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I think Max'sMom is right. Some agencies in my area have stopped taking new applications for Korea, some have made no changes, and some are taking applications but with longer anticipated wait times. The 2012 is a goal - not an official cutoff, so it's unclear what is going to happen. Domestic adoptions in Korea are increasing but not at the rate needed to halt international adoptions, if the children are to be adopted. It is a very confusing time for everyone. I did a lot of research on this topic and got different answers by agency. I think they were all being honest, but nobody really knew what to expect. You will probably find the same mix in your area (some agencies still on, some shut down for now).